Best Bites: SanDiegoRed.com

Good friend of the blog, W. Scott Koenig, offers up his favorite dishes from northern Baja.

Note: The Valle is well represented

A Gringo in Mexico's Top 25 Baja Bites

Report: Roads & Kingdoms - Valle de Guadalupe's Water Crisis

The growing demand for water looms as the primary obstacle for the continued growth of Valle de Guadalupe's wine and tourist industries.  Jackie Bryant provides the details in this well reported piece posted on the Roads and Kingdom site.

Water into Wine

Airbnb Listing: Casa Frida

Casa Frida - Airbnb   (1BR - $98)

Trip Report: 100 Percent Day

Breona Graper traveled to Valle de Guadalupe (with a little help from friend of the blog, Fernando Gaxiola).

La Lomita Winery  •  Tras Lomita  •  Monte Xanic  •  Vena Cava  •  Corazon de Tierra

From Potholes to Paradise: An Extraordinary Baja Experience

Shout Out: Travel + Leisure - Valle de Guadalupe

You'll need to scroll for awhile, but Valle de Guadalupe is on the list.

50 Best Places to Travel in 2017

Winery Report: WINEormous - Decantos

Sublime Vinos and Views at Decants Winery

Trip Report: Gen X Traveler

Santo Tomas  •  Malva  •  Barón Balché  •  Adobe Guadalupe  •  Alximia

La Terrasse San Roman  •  Casa de Piedra  •  Conchas de Piedra

Museo de la Vid y Vino

2-days in Valle de Guadalupe: Mexico's Wine Country

Deckman's Website

In anticipation of our trip to the Valle tomorrow for a Thanksgiving feast at Deckman's en el Mogor, I was noodling around the internet and discovered that the Deckman group of restaurants has updated their website.  

Deckman's

A Rick Bayless Video

Chef Rick Bayless came to San Diego for a food and wine festival and managed to make the most of his trip by spending a few days in Baja.  He posted a video on Facebook as he was touring Valle de Guadalupe.

Rick Bayless in Valle de Guadalupe

Trip Report: Epicurean Traveler

The Incomparable Valle de Guadalupe

Shout Out: 52 Perfect Days

La Cocina de Doña Esthela  •  Museo de la Vid y el Vino  •  Bodegas de Santo Tomas

Malva  •  Barón Balché  •  Adobe Guadalupe  •  La Terrasse San Roman

Wine and Dine: A Perfect Day in Valle de Guadalupe

Trip Report: Cheese and Biscuits

Liceaga  •  El Cielo  •  Casa Lupita  •  Tres Valles  •  Deckman's

A couple of items in this trip report do not ring true (describing Tres Valles as swanky, and I have never been rushed through a meal at Deckman's in 20 minutes).

Cheese and Biscuits on Tour - Baja California and the Valle de Guadalupe (part 1)

Shout Out: Los Angeles Magazine

Adobe Guadalupe  •  Cuatro Cuatros  •  Finca Altozano  •  Tras Lomita  •  Encuentro Guadalupe

Weekender: It's Time to is it Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's Hippest Wine Region

Event: A Horsey Affair at El Corcho Rosa - Nov 20

A Horsey Affair - Info

Restaurant Report: SanDiegoRed.com - ¡Lupe!

Javier Plascencia's ¡Lupe! Opens in Valle de Guadalupe

Dinner Event: Guest Chef Renee Erickson at Deckman's - Nov 18

Guest Chef Renee Erickson at Deckman's - Facebook Event Info

Trip Report: 52 Perfect Days

Here is Alexa Williams Meisler's report about her visit to the winery Casa de Piedra and its new raw bar, Conchas de Piedra.

Valle de Guadalupe Food and Wine: Casa de Piedra and Conchas de Piedra

Dinner Event: Cena Carnivora at Al Forno Butchería - Nov 19

Cena Carnivora - Facebook Event

Event: Noche Bohemia at El Cielo - Nov 18

El Cielo - Facebook

A Valle de Guadalupe Wedding? Some Reasons Here

Not a lot of information - just some reasons why a a fall or winter wedding in the Valle is a good idea.

10 Reasons to Get Married at Valle de Guadalupe During the Fall or Winter

Travel Tips: San Diego Magazine

Valle de Guadalupe is well represented in this Best of Baja list.

Best of Baja 2016

Transportation From Tijuana (and environs) to Valle de Guadalupe

News of this service popped onto my feed this morning. 

Tijuana to Valle de Guadalupe

3 people

10 hours

$190 

BajaExcursion.com   

First Look: Life & Food - ¡Lupe!

Here is Life & Food's report on the opening of Javier Plascencia's new food cart.

¡Lupe! Valle de Guadalupe: Tortas cervezas, and wine oh my!

Cool Instagram: @deckmansenelmogor

Ya nos estamos poniendo macabros..... 🎃✨#season #october #valledeguadalupe #deckmans #pumpkin #sunset

A photo posted by Deckman's En El Mogor (@deckmansenelmogor) on Oct 17, 2016 at 7:01pm PDT

Shout Out: Ferronlandia - Valle de Guadalupe • Ensenada

El Pinar de Tres Mujeres • Cuatro Cuatros • Malva 

Finca Altozano • Torres Alegre y Familia

Eating and Drinking in Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe

Airbnb Listing: Quinta en la Ruta del Vino

3BR - $206

Quinta el la Ruta del Vino

Chef Rene Redzepi (Noma) Was in the House (Deckman's)

Perhaps Chef Deckman got the lowdown on Redzepi's Noma/Mexico/Tulum plans.

Que honor! Baja es tu casa! Mogor es tu casa! @reneredzepinoma @deckmansenelmogor #valledeguadalupe #vinomexicano #sustainablebaja #projectmogor

A photo posted by Drew M Deckman (@bajafishingchef) on Oct 2, 2016 at 6:49pm PDT

Concert: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitán at Santo Tomas - Nov 19

Taquilla APM

¡Lupe! Opens Sunday, October 23

Javier Placencia announced today on Instagram that his food trailer project is almost ready.

Almost ready!! Super stoked with our new project, tortas with local baja california ingredients, fresh made breads, house smoked meats, cold smoked fish and seafood, pickled and fermented veggies and condiments, local craft brews on tap and a special wine list that will showcase some of the best small boutique wineries from the valle. All coming out from a 1969 airstream! In the middle of a beautiful vineyard. @faltozano_valle @bajalupe #valledeguadalupe #javierplascencia #bajacalifornia #lonches #tortas

A photo posted by cocinero norteňo. (@javierplascencia) on Oct 3, 2016 at 12:45pm PDT

Event: Dinner • Wine • Concert - Tre Galline - Oct 7

Note: The pianist, David Martinez, is also the owner of an excellent restaurant in Ensenada called Muelle 3.

Tre Galline - Facebook

Event: Selena Tribute - Mixtura - Oct 21

Tribute to Selena - Facebook Event

Restaurant Report: San Diego City Beat - Sanvil

Sanvil opened this spring and Michael Gardiner has the first report.

Parallels and contrasts at Sanvil Baja-Indian

Travel Guide: Luxury Living International

Where to Eat, Drink & Stay in Baja California's Valle de Guadalupe

Restaurant Report: Expat in Baja, Mexico - Restaurante Familia Samarin

Restaurante Familia Samarin

Trip Report: Mexican Food Memories

Karla Zazueta's (from Baja, now living in London) post about her meal at Deckman's:

Deckman's En El Mogor & its Scallop Salad with Tomato Heirloom

Shout Out: The Thrillist

San Diego based food writer, Michael Gardiner, shares some local knowledge.

The Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico's Wine Country That You Need to be Visiting, Like, Yesterday

Shout Out: VinePair

I have no idea why Courtney Schiessl picked this picture to represent Mexican wines, but she says nice things about the Valle.

Forget France, Drink Wines From These 7 Unexpected Countries Instead

Trip Report/Photo Gallery: Pinkbike

Valle de Guadalupe from a mountain biker's perspective.  Great photos!

Chillin' in Baja's Wine Region: Valle de Guadalupe

Shout Out: Forbes - 5 Notable Wineries

Not a bad list, but given the mistakes in this post (50 wineries; Hwy 33) I am pretty sure the author has never been to the Valle.

Casa de Piedra  •  Cavas del Mogor  •  Vena Cava  •  L.A. Cetto  •  Las Nubes 

Move Over Margaritas: Welcome To Mexico's Vibrant Wine Valley 

Shout Out: Munchies - La Cocina de Doña Esthela

I must admit to a bit of snarkiness when Doña Esthela's machaca con huevos was named "World's Best Breakfast" by Foodie Hub.  It wasn't that the dish was mediocre (it's absolutely delicious) but rather that the designation "World's Best" was a bit silly.  Putting the silliness of the hyperbole aside, the award has put a spotlight on Doña Esthela and her food which has made her restaurant a must stop for Valle visitors.

Business is booming at Doña Esthela's restaurant and there is no one more deserving of her success.  

The World's Best Breakfast Restaurant

Event: Juan Gabriel Tribute - Sept 16 at Mixtura

Tributo a Juan Gabriel - Facebook Event

Cool Instagram: @alainpreisser - Deckman's En El Mogor

Via Lactea tomada en #valledeguadalupe en #deckmansenelmogor #sky #cielo

A photo posted by J Alain Preisser (@alainpreisser) on Sep 1, 2016 at 8:35pm PDT

Event: Blues Against Hunger at Vinos Fuentes - Sept 24

Blues Against Hunger Food Drive Concert

Airbnb Listing: Shantal's Home

3 BR  •  $175-$250

Shantal's Home - Airbnb

Shout Out: Las Vegas Review Journal

Here's the link to Robin Leach's (remember him?) post about his trip to the Valle.

Wine country in Guadalupe? Growing the grape is a burgeoning business in Mexico Valley

Shout Out: The Huffington Post MX

Cuatro Cuatros •  Las Nubes  •  Monte Xanic  •  Deckman's en el Mogor 

Casa de Piedra  •  Viñas de Garza  •  Laja

7 lugares para tu primera visita al Valle de Guadalupe

New Food Truck: ¡Lupe!

Looks like Javier Plascencia/Finca Altozano is getting into the food truck business.

Lupe - Facebook

Shout Out: Trazee Travel

Mogor Badan  •  Clos de Tres Cantos  •  Las Nubes

Valle de Guadalupe Becoming a Wine and Food Destination

Meet the Winemaker Dinners at Bracero

Photo credit: Fernando Gaxiola - Facebook

Traveling to the Valle is one of life's great pleasures, but it's also great when the Valle comes north of the border.

Last night we attended the Meet the Winemaker with Lechuza dinner at chef Javier Plascencia's San Diego restaurant, Bracero. Interesting people, delicious food and world class wine made for a spectacular event.  

You can view pictures here:  Meet the Winemaker with Lechuza gallery and here: Josue Castro's Winemaker Dinner Gallery

The next Meet the Winemaker dinner is on Tuesday, October 4 and will feature the wines and winemakers from Adobe Guadalupe.  Information here:  Adobe Guadalupe Vintage Dinner

And for additional information about Valle de Guadalupe events I highly recommend following Fernando Gaxiola's company, Baja Wine + Food on Facebook.  

Airbnb Listing: Suite La Piedra 5

1 BR - $200

Suite La Piedra 5 - Airbnb

The French Laundry Now Serves Lechuza's Wines

This news has been buzzing  around the Valle.  Tim Barnes has the details.

Boutique winery from Valle de Guadalupe makes history and earns place on wine list of "The Best Restaurant in the World"

Event: Happening en el Valle - Almazara de Rancho Olivares - Sept 10

Almazara de Rancho Olivares - Facebook

Shout Out: Jetsetter - Valle de Guadalupe

Encuentro • Cuatro Cuatros • La Escuelita • La Cocina de Doña Esthela

Vena Cava • Corazon de Tierra • Finca Altozano

The Best Weekend Trips from LA

Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

Guess who who likes eating at Deckman's.

Our expeditionary force to the Valle de Guadalupe had 1 of the best meals ever @DeckmansMogor with @BajaFishingChef pic.twitter.com/dSGzskrHpI

— Robin Leach (@Robin_Leach) August 25, 2016

Event: Food Truck Fest - August 27 & 28

Finca Covelli is located on El Tigre opposite the Hilo Negro Winery. 

Mediterranean Food Truck Fest - Facebook